71-27 147th Street, Queens, NY 11367

The 100-unit garden/maisonette building at 71-27 147th Street in Kew Gardens Hills, owned by Avi Schron, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, 2025 has seen multiple reports of rat sightings (with violations confirmed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in March and May), suggesting persistent rodent issues despite a compliance inspection passing in April. The building's heat and hot water systems have also been a significant concern, with multiple complaints reported between December 2022 and January 2024, including emergencies affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

While some complaints were eventually resolved, several resulted in HPD being unable to gain access for inspection. In addition to these recurring issues, a plumbing water supply complaint from January 2025 required emergency attention. Reviewing the building's history reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018-2019 when the first-floor apartment experienced water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and other repair needs.

More recently, a series of rat activity reports in 2025 (including June's initial inspection confirming rat activity) indicates a continuing pest management challenge. The property has also experienced various hardware and maintenance issues, including the need to repair ceramic tile floors in the first-floor apartment and address security concerns related to an illegal double-cylinder lock on the rear yard door, though these violations from the 2021 inspection were subsequently resolved. While some improvements have been made, including passing inspections for certain complaints, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues over recent years suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management that require regular attention and oversight.